Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage
- March 9, 2017
- Gamepires
Get on Steam"Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage" is an arcade-style racing game with destructible environments and combat elements. Players compete in races with weapons-equipped vehicles, aiming to destroy opponents and cross the finish line first. With multiple game modes, upgrades, and customization options, it offers a thrilling and action-packed racing experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Surprisingly good combat racing game with excellent graphics and fun gameplay.
- The game features a great soundtrack and humorous voiceovers, adding to the overall enjoyment.
- Affordable price point makes it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre.
- Many technical issues, including bugs and lack of controller support, detract from the experience.
- AI behavior can be frustrating, with rubberbanding and aggressive tactics that hinder fair competition.
- Limited content compared to its predecessor, Gas Guzzlers Extreme, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience.
- graphics11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their modern quality and vibrant visuals, especially considering it is an indie title. However, some players noted inconsistencies and a faded appearance in certain effects, suggesting that changes were made in response to user feedback about visibility. Additionally, there were minor graphical glitches reported, but these did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“Despite it being an indie game, the graphics and handling are great.”
“But the graphics look somewhat better and more vibrant.”
“Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
“Extreme looks like they just added post-processing, which made the visuals look faded and inconsistent.”
“Most likely this was done because people complained about the effects making it hard to see, rather than just an artstyle change like I thought before.”
“It doesn't explain away all of the changes done with the graphics, but that could be a factor in why the lighting and particle effects were toned down.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by the driver's witty remarks and the amusingly named car replicas, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. While the game is initially engaging and filled with chaotic fun, some players feel that the novelty wears off quickly, leaving it as just another humorous car combat title. Overall, it strikes a balance between craziness and comedy, making it enjoyable yet somewhat fleeting.
“The driver will say funny things depending on the events that happen, and the cars are basically copies of real cars but with funny names, which adds a bit of humor to the game.”
“This game is crazy: crazy violent, crazy hilarious, crazy fun.”
“Funny, fun, and affordable.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its high quality and impactful soundtrack, with many users noting that it "kicks ass." However, some players feel that there is a lack of variety in the soundtrack, which could limit the overall experience.
“The soundtrack kicks ass.”
“Great sound and music.”
“There is less variety in the soundtrack.”
“There is less variety in the soundtrack.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its engaging art direction and effective use of lighting and particle effects, contributing to a visually appealing experience. Reviewers note that it enhances the overall enjoyment of the standard "kill'em'all" racing gameplay, with some comparisons highlighting it as superior to similar titles.
“To be honest, I don't have a lot to say about the game; it's a pretty standard 'kill 'em all' racing game with a good atmosphere, interesting art direction, and surprisingly excellent gunplay.”
“I did a video to compare both games, and I found that Combat Carnage looks a lot better than Extreme, with better lighting, particle effects, color grading, and atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion I was hoping for.”
“Despite the game's potential, the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”
“The world feels lifeless, and the atmosphere does not draw you in or create any sense of urgency.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, with players noting that the car handling is excellent, contributing to an overall satisfying experience. The solid steering mechanics further enhance the enjoyment of the game.
“But above all, it is the simple gameplay that works very well, and the cars handle awesomely for this kind of game, which will satisfy the player.”
“The gameplay and steering are solid.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with users noting that there is little to no narrative to engage with, rendering character creation unnecessary.
“Apart from that, there is no other need to create a character as there is no real story.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's stability is compromised due to its last update being in 2013, leading to potential glitches that have been resolved in the more recent 2016 version, "Extreme."
“This version was last updated in 2013, while Extreme received its last update in 2016, so you might encounter glitches that were already patched in Extreme.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game suffers from longer load times, attributed to less optimized code, indicating a need for improvements in performance optimization.
“There are longer load times due to less optimized code.”
“The game frequently stutters and lags, indicating poor optimization.”
“I experienced significant frame drops, which suggests that the optimization is lacking.”
